You're invited! All are welcome at this band event featuring the Monroe-Woodbury High School Wind Ensemble and The Wooster College Band and Bagpipe Band. Dr. Jeffrey Gershman, director of bands at Wooster College, is a former Monroe-Woodbury music teacher and is excited to be returning home to share the stage with current M-W students. Join us at this exciting (and free) evening of music!🎶⭐️
For the past 34 years, the Sojourner Truth Awards program has recognized deserving minority students. Fifteen M-W students were recognized for their accomplishments in areas such as perseverance, English, foreign languages, creative arts and citizenship . Visit the district website www.mw.k12.ny.us to view a complete list of award recipients. Congratulations, Crusaders!💜⭐️
In honor of Black History Month (February) and Women's History Month (March), MWHS teacher Ashley Geffner challenged her Earth and Space Science students to choose a notable black and/or female person who falls within the S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. umbrella and create a poster showcasing how this individual has influenced the science community.
Students proudly displayed their projects in the high school hallway for all to see!
Members of the MWHS Class of 2026 are encouraged to submit an application for the 2025-26 Board of Education Student Representative. Visit the district website www.mw.k12.ny.us to learn more and to access the online application. Submission deadline: April 11, 2025
Fifth graders at Central Valley were treated to a special presentation about anti-bullying. MWHS Students Teachers Advocacy and Resilience Skills (STARS) club members spoke with younger Crusaders about the importance of being kind and respectful to their peers. Thank you, STARS for acting as dedicated mentors!
Crusaders came out in full force for the MWMS Career Fair! M-W alums, both staff and presenters, shared stories and experiences with MS students. Way to represent, Crusaders!💜 #crusaderpride #mwfam
Reminder! All schools will have a half-day March 12, to allow time for afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Schools will dismiss on the following schedule:
- M-W High School – 10:30 a.m. dismissal
- M-W Middle School – 11:37 a.m. dismissal
- Sapphire and Smith Clove (K-1) – 11:45 a.m. dismissal, UPK - 11:10 a.m. pick-up
- Central Valley, North Main, Pine Tree – 12:45 p.m. dismissal
Buses can be expected to arrive at bus stops three hours earlier than usual.
Happy Friyay! MWMS eighth grade students were ten toes down participating in their career fair this morning! Love the Crusader enthusiasm! Have a great weekend!
Congratulations to MWMS sixth grade student Piper Gilpin! Piper is the grand prize winner of this year’s Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County (ADAC) Substance Use Prevention poster contest! Piper is the first winner from the MWCSD to win the essay portion. She will be one of 160 students from Orange County to be honored at two separate award ceremonies, where she will receive the Orange County Executive Youth Bureau award. Great job, Piper!
Reminder! Today, March 7 is a half day due to Parent-Teacher conferences. Buses will arrive at their stops approximately 3 hours earlier.
Ready for more sunlight? Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9. Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour.
There’s no place like…North Main! Last weekend, the NM Drama Club performed “The Wizard of Oz” and delivered a knockout performance. Thank you to all those in attendance who supported the phenomenal cast and crew as the students brought this story to life!
MWMS seventh grade students Felix Fazekas and Maxtan Manuelpillai earned a gold medal in the Metric Mastery division at this year’s New York State Science Olympiad. Coached by MS Science teacher Mr. Amanatides, these first time competitors were excited to take part in this STEM competition! Besides Crusader purple, GOLD is the next best color to wear! Congratulations, team! 🥇
Are you ready for a night of drama, laughter and incredible performances?
Stop by Monroe-Woodbury Middle School on Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m. as the MWMS Drama Club presents “Honk! Jr.” For tickets visit https://cur8.com/projects/mwmsdramaclub Admission: $10 for adults and $7 for children and senior citizens. 🐤❤️
Looking for a flexible schedule, benefits, and a supportive team? Drive a bus for Monroe-Woodbury! We’re hiring both permanent and substitute drivers.
Join us for our next Test Drive a School Bus event on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at Central Valley Elementary, 45 Route 32, Central Valley.
Our trained staff will guide you through the process as you get behind the wheel of a school bus in a supervised, hands-on experience right in the Central Valley Elementary parking lot.
Participants must have a valid driver’s license.
To reserve your spot, contact Kathy in the Monroe-Woodbury Transportation Department at 845-460-6010, ext. 6025, or email kmartin@mw.k12.ny.us.
Know someone who might be interested? Bring a friend! Job applications will be available after the demonstration.
Your future is waiting—start the journey today!
The MWHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter will be hosting its annual blood drive on Friday, March 14. We're just 62 donations away from reaching a milestone of 5,000 donations through our drives. Since each pint can save 3 lives, our Crusaders have already helped save over 15,000 lives! We're aiming to hit the 5,000 mark during this spring drive. Join us and help make a difference! 🙏
Act now! The March 5 deadline for the Monroe-Woodbury Music Boosters Scholarship program quickly approaches. This program rewards select students in grades 4-12 who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and success in their dedication to music. Visit the district website www.mw.k12.ny.us for more information. Good luck!
Rise and shine, it’s breakfast time! From March 3-5, we celebrate National School Breakfast Week. Stop by your cafeteria and grab a healthy breakfast. Pick up a bowl of cereal, fruit or yummy breakfast pizza and start your day the right way!🍎🥣🧃
Happy Friyay! Fun-shine, sunshine! Today’s forecast calls for OUTDOOR RECESS! Enjoy the warmer weather and have a great weekend, Crusaders! ☀️🏃🏼♀️😊
The computer club at CVE is the place to be! Led by Mr. Krill, fourth and fifth graders learn all about the different roles involved in producing a short video. Students are grouped together to develop scripts for commercials, prepare weather reports and perform mock interviews with their peers. These young Crusaders are embracing this incredible opportunity with great enthusiasm!🎥🎤🎬
